Piedmont and Shepherd Hospital System Employees ONLY: Helping Seniors Cope with the Loneliness and Isolation from COVID

CEU Creations presents:
Helping Seniors Cope with the Loneliness and Isolation from COVIDTuesday, December 14, 2021
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: Registration / Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET: Presentation–See event flyer for detailed agenda

COST:
FREE

Continuing Education Credits
Social Workers (ASWB ACE; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work– 1 Credit Hour)
Case Managers (CCMC – 1 Contact Hour)
Nurses (CA Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour)
Counselors (NBCC; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Credit Hour)
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of CE credit.

Overview:
COVID 19 has physically affected people of all different ages, races, genders, and ethnicities. As the pandemic continues, researchers are acknowledging the impact on people’s mental health due to isolation, loneliness, loss of jobs, insecurity, etc. One population affected so deeply by this pandemic has been seniors, both living in their homes or in other living arrangements. The isolation and separation from their friends, families, and loved ones have caused depressive symptoms and other mental health challenges. Seniors, being an at-risk population, are also facing fear and anxiety as it relates to the pandemic. This timely training led by Aimee J. Gustitis, BSN, RN, JD, will approach this topic utilizing multiple interactive techniques to keep participants engaged in exploring why these mental health challenges are so prevalent in this population. Participants will find themselves better equipped to assist seniors with mental health challenges, as well as find creative and new ways to engage them to prevent loneliness and isolation.

By Attending Our Workshop, You Will Be Able To:

• Recognize signs and symptoms of depression in the elderly population
• Identify 2-3 new ways to engage seniors during a pandemic
• Understand the impact of the pandemic on the elderly population